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Gbemiro Adebimpe: Honest moments (30 Days, 30 Voices)
I feel guilty when I scribble. I treat you as I do my Lord and saviour. I go to Christ only in times of need. Neglecting Him when I feel…
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Opinion: Why being educated can sometimes cause you pain
by Dr. Boyce Watkins Although I encourage everyone to educate themselves as much as possible, I must warn you that the more you understand, the more frustration there is to…
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Opinion: Facebook may soon become the company you don’t recognise
by Dr. Boyce Watkins A more consumer-friendly company might be able to take its time. But now that they are hardcore capitalists, Facebook is coming into your life with no…
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How to build better relationships at work
by David K. Williams Every single employee should be treated with respect. This doesn’t mean that their behaviours or output is always respected—but the respect you hold for that individual…
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Opinion: On pastors and jets – Let’s not get carried away as Christians
by Olayinka Olorisade Criticisms are flying all over the place and emotions are running high, but bottom line is, many think that 'pastors' have become day-time robbers. I think that…
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“Real and potent danger”: Obasanjo predicts a youth revolution due to unemployment
by Isi Esene Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed fears at the alarming rate of unemployment in the country saying the danger is "real and potent". While speaking at the…
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How the youth vote prevented Mitt Romney from becoming president
by Tyler Kingkade When candidate and party platforms are built upon restricting access to equal rights whether it be marriage, fair pay, or an even-handed criminal justice system, they will…
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Talk about Ribadu Report is “ignorant carping”, “malicious tittle-tattle”, “putrefacious stench” – Abati
by Reuben Abati It is so unfortunate that there has been so much ignorant carping and malicious tittle-tattling about the report of the Petroleum Revenue Task Force chaired by Malam…
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How I escaped an accident on my way to Ayo Oritsejafor’s anniversary – Pastor Paul Adefarasin
by Isi Esene The senior pastor of House on the Rock church, Paul Adefarasin, yesterday shared a testimony with his church congregation on how he escaped getting involved in an…
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Lam Adesina: Oyo announces seven days of mourning
by Rachel Ogbu L–R: Son of a former governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Lam Adesina, Dapo; Muslim clerics; Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi; Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun; former governor…
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TICKER: ‘Stay away from my guy’: The harassing emails CIA director’s mistress to ‘2nd lover’ that sparked FBI probe
The woman at the center of the David Petraeus cheating scandal warned another woman to 'back off' and 'stay away' from the retired general in threatening emails uncovered by the…
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SPOTTED: Selena Gomez steps out after her break up with Justin Bieber
What a week it’s been for 20-year-old actress, Selena Gomez who recently broke up with Justin Bieber. It could be a tough break up and the paparazzi are not making it any…
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Obasanjo, Ezekwesili, Okonjo-Iweala, Zakaria, others to grace Airtel’s ‘Night of Influence’
by Isi Esene Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo will lead a cast of prominent Nigerians from the private and public sectors to the Airtel Night of Influence, a high profile gathering…
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#FuelSubsidyFraud: Oil barons warned on threats to Okonjo-Iweala, Alison-Madueke
by Rachel Ogbu Since the list indicting some owners of oil companies in the subsidy scam was released, coordinating minister for the Economy and minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and…
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TICKER: #NotHusbandMaterial: Man abandons injured and bedridden wife at home for days (Yes, she died)
Michael Brooks, a Michigan man, is now facing charges for allowing his morbidly obese wife to sit in her own filth for days, ultimately leading to her death. 37-year-old Brooks…
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TICKER: Botched Suicide: Inmate, who shot face, wants govt to pay $45,000 to fix it
Monte B. Callaway blew off his jaw trying to commit suicide. Now he wants the state of Oregon to pay an estimated $45,000 to fix his face while he serves a…
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#SoFarSoGood: Dangote led Presidential Flood Relief Committee raises N11bn for flood victims
by Rachel Ogbu Aliko Dangote, co-chairman of the Dangote-Agbakoba Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and the Federal Government has donated to raise funds for flood victims. So far, the committee…
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TICKER: #10MillionStudents: Meet the man who runs the largest school in the world… and the education is free
Salman Khan runs the largest school in the world. Khan Academy, a non-profit organization, has over 10 million students. The academy site has over 3,000 videos as well as quizzes…
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#HowIsThisSurprising: ‘Okada’ accidents reduced by 95% – Lagos State govt
by Rachel Ogbu Photo: Channels TV The commissioner of Transportation in Lagos State, Kayode Opeifa, has announced results from the evaluation after the new Lagos traffic law was…
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TICKER: #TrueTales: How I caught my wife in bed with my best friend
Mr. Abayomi Orioye has urged an Ijanikin Customary Court, Lagos, to dissolve his marriage to Mrs. Elizabeth Orioye because he found that she had sex with his best friend. And…
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TICKER: Meet the US election’s biggest loser, spent $54 million on Romney’s campaign
Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson gambled more than $54 million on Tuesday’s elections. And he lost. The quixotic chairman of the Las Vegas Sands gaming company rose to the top of…
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TICKER: Good Deeds: Man volunteers to help Hurricane Sandy victims and ends up winning lottery
For one man who travelled from Chicago to New Jersey to help clean up after Hurricane Sandy, the good karma from the effort cashed itself in early. According to ABC…
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SNAPSHOT: Former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Anita gives birth to baby girl
by Rachel Ogbu Early Christmas present for the Iseghohis as they welcome their very beautiful baby girl. Bet she takes after her mum, former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Anita…
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TICKER: Bizarre: Pastor arrested for giving homeless people homes, sues police
If you asked Pastor Tami Robinson how she ended up being arrested for what has been called illegal activity, she would say that she was just doing God’s work. Robinson…
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TICKER: Karma: Man wins $30m lottery after being cruelly dumped by girlfriend
Sandeep Singh, Mega Millions lottery winner, claimed his $30.5 million prize this week A young man from Massachusetts who was recently dumped by his girlfriend snagged a $30.5 million Mega…
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SNAPSHOT: ‘Okadas’ make the long journey home
by Isi Esene Commercial motorcycle operators popularly known as 'okada', have started looking elsewhere to earn a means of livelihood after feeling the effect of the new Lagos traffic law…
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#FromDevelopingToDeveloped: UK plans to end financial aid to India by 2015 – Report
by Rachel Ogbu United Kingdom has announced it will end financial aid to India by 2015. Justine Greening, international development secretary said aid worth about £200m will end between now and…
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TICKER: Hero Alert: 11-year-old boy fights off pittbulls to save 5-year-old sister’s life
When two pitbulls rushed through the hole of a chain linked fence and attacked an 11-year-old boy and his 5-year-old sister in Dublin, Ga., big brother took charge. According to…
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Stanley Azuakola: The NLNG Prize can be so much bigger and better
But if I had the opportunity to ask the judges one question, it would be this: How on earth did Teju Cole’s Open City and Eghosa Imasuen’s Fine Boys fail…
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“Stop going there for prayers” – Zimbabawe first lady says Nigeria is war-torn and hunger-striken?
by Isi Esene The first lady of Zimbabwe, Grace Mugabe has advised citizens of the country to stay in the country and seek spiritual help saying there are also anointed…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy